USPOULTRY Foundation Student Outreach

Outreach in action! Today, USPOULTRY hosted Dr. Ike Kang and students from California Polytechnic State University at our office. Students learned more about USPOULTRY, its programs, and the exciting opportunities available in the industry.

🔬 USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation are now accepting nominations for the Dr. Charles Beard Research Excellence Award! Nominations due July 1.

This prestigious award honors outstanding completed research projects funded by USPOULTRY or the Foundation that have had a transformative impact on the poultry industry. Nominations are open to universities, research institutions and individuals within the poultry research community, including USPOULTRY members, staff and sponsored committee members. Self-nominations are also accepted.

Nominations should primarily highlight projects completed within the past five years; older projects may be considered if their significant impact has only recently become evident.

To nominate: Send an email to Dr. Denise Heard, VP of Research, with the nominee’s name, brief description of accomplishments, and summary of industry impact.

The winner receives round-trip travel + 2 nights lodging to attend , a $1,500 cash prize, presentation at the USPOULTRY Chair’s Reception, and recognition at the International Poultry Scientific Forum.

Hey, colleges and universities! The USPOULTRY Foundation is offering grants up to $7,000 to support student recruitment for careers in the poultry and egg industry.

No Poultry Science Department? No problem! If your school links students to this booming field, you're in the running! Plus, if you've got a poultry science minor, you might snag some extra moolah.

⏳ Deadline alert: August 15.
Jump on this opportunity and hatch the next generation of poultry and egg pros!

🔗 Application: https://loom.ly/N3L74KA

Happy Earth Day 🌎

From farm to processing, the poultry and egg industry is continuously improving how we care for our resources — using less, conserving more and innovating for the future.

At USPOULTRY, we’re proud to support research and initiatives that help move sustainability forward — today and every day.

3️⃣ Ways Our Newly Published Research Helps to Support the Poultry and Egg Industry

➡️ Strengthen Biosecurity Protocols
➡️ Optimize Vaccination Strategies
➡️ Enhance Monitoring & Early Detection

Read the full abstract (link in comments) on how this new research sheds light on egg drop syndrome transmission and vaccination response

Happy National Ag Day from the USPOULTRY Foundation! 📚🌱
Today we honor the educators, researchers, and students who are shaping the future of agriculture. Through scholarships, research grants, and educational programs, the Foundation is ensuring the poultry industry has the talented workforce it needs for the next 250 years of progress. Thank you to everyone who supports the next generation of ag leaders!

🌱 The USPOULTRY Foundation is proud to fuel the future of poultry and egg production through innovative research!
We're now accepting pre-proposals from colleges, universities, and research facilities for the 2026 Fall Research Competition — deadline May 1!
Your one-page synopsis could help solve real challenges in animal welfare, food safety, environmental management, employee health, nutrition, diseases, processing, and more. Since our program began, the Foundation has helped reinvest over $38 million (equivalent to $67 million today!) into groundbreaking work at more than 50 universities and facilities — with >$1 million invested annually.
Together, we're building a stronger, safer, more sustainable industry. Submit your ideas today and be part of the impact!
Full priorities, guidelines, and online submission: https://www.uspoultry.org/programs/research
Tag a researcher, professor, or institution that should apply! 👏